Thomas Chenery
Thomas Chenery, caricature in the English magazine Vanity Fair from 1879
Thomas Chenery (* 1826 in Barbados , † February 11, 1884 in London ) was an English orientalist .
Chenery studied at Eton College ( Eton ) and Gonville and Caius College ( University of Cambridge ). After graduating, he worked as a lawyer for some time. Over time one became aware of his research in the field of oriental philology and in 1868 this brought him a teaching position as “Prof. of the Arabic Language ”at the University of Oxford .
In parallel, Chenery also became a member of Christ Church College . In 1870 he was appointed as one of the auditors for a new authorized translation of the Old Testament . The Royal Asiatic Society also made him its honorary secretary.
Works (selection)
- as an author
- The Arabic language . 1869.
- as editor
- al-Hariri : The assemblies of Al Hariri . 1867.
- Judah al-Charisis : Machberoth Ithiel . 1872 (based on manuscripts from the Bodleyan Library ).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Chenery, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English orientalist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1826 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Barbados |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 11, 1884 |
| Place of death | London |